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Karitane Point Surf Forecast
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Karitane Point surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Karitane Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Karitane Point sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karitane Point this week:
The surf forecast for Karitane Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karitane Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.0m 16s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 7th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 8th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 9th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karitane Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | |
33 | 56 | 14 | 19 | 59 | 131 | 126 | 94 | 2596 | 711 | 560 | 160 | 83 | 80 | 114 | 55 | 53 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:34PM1.57m | 6:55AM1.43m | 7:25PM1.53m | 7:46AM1.40m | 8:16PM1.50m | 8:37AM1.38m | 9:06PM1.50m | 9:27AM1.40m | 9:55PM1.52m | 10:15AM1.45m | 10:42PM1.56m | 11:03AM1.52m | 11:28PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:21PM0.46m | 00:59AM0.51m | 1:12PM0.49m | 1:50AM0.52m | 2:02PM0.49m | 2:40AM0.51m | 2:51PM0.47m | 3:27AM0.48m | 3:38PM0.43m | 4:11AM0.43m | 4:25PM0.37m | 4:55AM0.36m | 5:12PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | -3 | -5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | ENE 8 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
 kJ | 146 | 56 | 100 | 61 | 60 | 131 | 126 | 57 | 57 | 711 | 560 | 160 | 408 | 80 | 73 | 10356 | 5350 | 3144 | 2106 | 1462 | 543 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 14 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 11 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | ENE 10 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 12 | S 19 | SSE 18 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | S 13 |
| kJ | 33 | 98 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 62 | 60 | 11 | 23 | 127 | 78 | 104 | 83 | 61 | 114 | 55 | 1691 | 254 | 69 | 69 | 417 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | ENE 10 | E 11 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 20 | — | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | — | S 18 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 8 | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 71 | — | 6 | 68 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 10 | SW 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | NNW 3 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 19 | 59 | — | — | 94 | 2596 | 98 | 284 | 572 | 5 | 3028 | 7162 | 22955 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 9 | 346 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 141 | 853 | 44 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Karitane Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Karitane Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karitane Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Karitane Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Karitane Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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